Dr. Pravin U.

Dugel Elected to the Orbis International Board of Directors

Phoenix, AZ, September 26, 2017 --(PR.com)-- Dr. Pravin U. Dugel, managing partner, Retinal
Consultants of Arizona - one of the nation's leading Retina & Vitreous academic, clinical research and
patient treatment facilities, has been elected to the Orbis International Board of Directors. Orbis
International is a global non-profit dedicated to addressing the tragedy of avoidable blindness in the
developing world.

I am extremely honored to join the Orbis Board of Directors as it continues its fight against avoidable
blindness for millions of people living in some of the world's most impoverished countries, said Dr.
Dugel, managing partner, Retinal Consultants of Phoenix, AZ; clinical professor, USC Roski Eye
Institute, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA; physician
executive director, Phoenix Eye Institute, Banner University Medical Center, Phoenix, AZ. As a
volunteer faculty member since 2010, I have seen the impact of Orbis' work first hand. I have seen the
desperation and tragedy of people living with blindness that can be treated or cured and Orbis' approach
to partnering with, and training, local ophthalmologists and eye care professionals is like no other. Its
impact transcends geography and holds the promotion of human welfare deep within its heart.

Orbis is an international non-profit that brings people together in the fight against avoidable blindness. Its
mission is to transform lives through access to quality eye health. Together with its partners, it trains eye
care teams, strengthens eye health systems and works on the ground to provide lasting solutions to
communities in need.

Dr. Dugel serves as the managing partner of Retinal Consultants of Arizona and founding member of the
Spectra Eye Institute. Dr. Dugel is a world-renowned retinal specialist who has authored more than 200
papers, 35 book chapters and has been invited to lecture at prestigious meetings, Visiting Professorships
and Universities worldwide. He is on the Editorial Board of several major medical journals. Dr. Dugel is
internationally recognized as a major clinical researcher, having been a primary investigator in over 50
multicenter clinical trials. His research and educational contributions earned him the prestigious Senior
Honor Award from the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO). Dr. Dugel is an active
philanthropist offering time, expertise and support to many charitable organizations throughout the world.

About Retinal Consultants of Arizona

Retinal Consultants of Arizona (RCA) was established in 1980 in central Phoenix. Since then, it has
grown to be the largest retina group in the state, with more than 35 locations throughout Arizona,
providing improved access to the highest quality medical eye care. RCA also manages the country's
leading independent clinical research & trials facility, Retinal Research Institute, where RCA physicians
participate in clinical trial research studies to advance the diagnosis, treatment and management of the
retina, vitreous and macula - www.retinalconsultantsaz.com.

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Retinal Consultants of Arizona
Perry Athanason
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